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ODISHA Odisha clears five investment proposals worth Rs 609 crore The state government approved five investment proposals worth Rs 609 crore in sectors like metal, food processing, logistics and infrastructure. The state level single window clearance authority (SLSWCA) chaired by chief secretary Asit Tripathy that clears individual projects up to Rs 1,000 crore approved the five projects, which would … Read more
ODISHA Odisha government to impose curfew in Puri for Bahuda Yatra For smooth conduct of the Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings without participation of devotees, the Odisha government has decided to impose curfew in the Puri district in June. The Bahuda Yatra (return chariot festival) of the deities will be held on … Read more
ODISHA Justice Mohammad Rafiq takes oath as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court Odisha Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath to Justice Mohammad Rafiq as the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court. Justice Rafiq will serve as the 31st Chief Justice of Orissa High Court. Justice Rafiq was previously serving as … Read more
ODISHA Utkal Diwas celebrated amid lockdown Utkal Diwas, meaning Odisha day, is observed on 1 April in Odisha every year. The day marks the formation of the state in the year 1936. The day remembers the contributions and sacrifices made by the people of Odisha. Utkal Diwas is celebrated in many cities, towns in India and abroad where people … Read more
ODISHA Odisha universities, colleges face challenges of online teaching s Covid-19 cases continue to rise across the country, uncertainty looms over the beginning of offline classes in state universities and colleges for the new academic session. Though some big institutes in the country are planning to stick to the online classes for the new session, it … Read more
ODISHA Centre launches scheme for 100% solarization of Konark Sun Temple & Konark town in Odisha Union Government has launched a scheme for 100 per cent solarization of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha. The scheme is launched with an objective to take forward the Prime Minister’s vision to develop … Read more
ODISHA Odisha launches a dedicated portal for home delivery of liquor In view of the huge demand for home delivery of liquor during the COVID crisis, the state-owned OSBC has developed a portal which will act as a digital platform to bring all the retailers and consumers together to ensure smooth and hassle free activities. The portal was launched … Read more
ODISHA Odisha to constitute Commission for Backward Classes The state government announced to constitute a commission for backward classes, which will be headed by a retired judge of the Orissa high court. The move came barely a month after the state cabinet passed a resolution to move the Centre for a socio-economic caste enumeration along with the general census … Read more
ODISHA Odisha ups working hours to 12 Considering representations from certain industries and industry associations, the Odisha government decided to provide relaxation for industries and commercial activities and approved a 12-hour work shift instead of 8 hours. Payments will be made for overtime for a period of three months during the lockdown. … Read more
ODISHA Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launches Central University of Odisha helpline ‘Bharosa’ to help students in distress Union Minister for Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched the Central University of Odisha Helpline ‘Bharosa’ to relieve distress of the student community during the difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic. The Helpline Number 08046801010 was … Read more